exhilaration

noun

ig-ˌzi-lə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exhilaration (audio)
Definition of exhilarationnext
1
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another

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2
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games

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Recent Examples of exhilaration Only a few will experience the exhilaration of victory. — Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026 Nguyen tenderly captures the lightness, freedom and exhilaration of being in water and reigning over the waves, rules of gravity be damned. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026 Pumping iron, and apparently the exhilaration of combat, has got this 67-year-old plenty revved up. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026 The exhilaration of ever so briefly catching a wave was electric. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilaration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
  1. thrill
  2. ecstasy
  3. kick
  4. joy
  5. elation
  6. happiness
  7. euphoria
  8. heaven
Noun
  • What remains is a far more interesting addition to the rape-revenge tradition, albeit one that may frustrate viewers expecting more conventional genre thrills from a Fantasia premiere.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • The Elfin Flip 4K has been designed to deliver gaming as well as TV and movie thrills.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • AtaiBeckley is developing several other psychedelics, including one related to MDMA, colloquially known as ecstasy.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • The color is black, the material is leather, the seduction is beauty, the justification is honesty, the aim is ecstasy, the fantasy is death.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of ecstasy
Noun
  • Yamal already has 32 international caps, almost twice as many as Pele — the high watermark for teenage kicks — had at the same age.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The man questioned by police earlier allegedly appeared to throw 10 punches at the man on the ground and three knee strikes or kicks, according to the arrest reports.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
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  • Boise finally put a second ball in the back of the net in the opening minutes of stoppage time, sparking wild joy as goalscorer Amang ripped off his shirt and celebrated with nearby fans.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • In these dark times, our collective joy and love needs to be documented, embraced and cultivated.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • The athleticism, the finesse, the elation, the disappointment, the cheers.
    — Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • Cue elation for the Albiceleste and total fury for their opponent.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of elation
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  • This accessible, free resource offers a tangible happiness boost, requiring minimal effort and providing an important emotional lift precisely when it's most needed.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Women are selfish, pundits argue, prioritizing their careers and personal happiness over having families.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Such stocks have been under pressure for weeks on worries that their prices shot too high in the euphoria around AI.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Catnip, the euphoria-inducing herb beloved by felines, was known to have insect repellent properties, though it had never been commercialized for that purpose.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of euphoria
Noun
  • The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of heaven

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